Kyle Korver to Join Cleveland Cavaliers, but LeBron James Insists That’s Not Enough

NBA sharpshooter Kyle Korver of the Atlanta Hawks is currently involved in a trade deal that will send him to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but star player LeBron James is insisting that there are still a few more things the team needs to do a few more things in order to be in top shape- namely, get another point guard. “We got to get a point guard. It’s my last time saying it. We need a point guard,” James is stressing to General Manager David Griffin. While James is confident that Korver, a career 42.9 percent shooter to 3, will be great addition to the team, he is arguing that two point guards is just not enough. Most teams have three, so adding one more point guard would be a “security blanket” in case of an injury like that of the Raiders’ Derek Carr. Some options for another point guard include former Cavaliers play caller Jarrett Jack, as well as former Miami Heat point guards, Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole. Coach Tyronn Lue is optimistic about Korver’s potential within the team, calling him one of the three best shooters coming off screens. James has also stated that he’s happy with their team right now. The Cavs are certainly not in a bad position with the addition of Korver, but if it remains to be seen if they’ll get that much-desired security blanket with another point guard.

Reverse Lunge Lateral View

Hello athletes and friends, here I demonstrate for you a reverse lunge. The Reverse Lunge will help strengthen your leg muscle. As opposed to a forward lunge, a reverse lunge uses backward momentum to keep the body in the ideal lunge position. This exercise is great for developing an athletic lower body, so it’s good to practice if you play any sport emphasizing power and speed.

Reverse Lunge Frontal View

Hello athletes and friends, here I demonstrate for you a reverse lunge. The Reverse Lunge will help strengthen your leg muscle. As opposed to a forward lunge, a reverse lunge uses backward momentum to keep the body in the ideal lunge position. This exercise is great for developing an athletic lower body, so it’s good to practice if you play any sport emphasizing power and speed.

Battle Rope

Hello athletes and friends, battle ropes are an excellent tool for building up arm muscle. The ropes can be bought in various lengths and widths, and what makes them so great is that they work each arm individually. For this exercise, hold the end of the ropes at arm’s length in front of your hips, with your hands spread shoulder-width apart. You can either raise and lower your arms at the same time or alternate them, making a wave-like motion with the rope.

How to Set (and Stick to!) a New Year’s Fitness Resolution

 

The clock strikes midnight and a new year begins. The atmosphere is cheerful as you watch the ball drop in Times Square from the comfort of your living room and you clink your champagne glass with loved ones to the tune of “Auld Lang Syne” in the background. But in the back of your head, something is amiss. Here you are, yet again dismayed with your failure at achieving your fitness goals. You know, the ones you set last year and vowed to stick to after feeling bloated and guilty from all the sweets and treats you consumed over the holidays? Part of you wants to try again, but what makes you think this year will be any different?

I know how discouraging it can be to focus on your fitness when your efforts always seem to end in failure. But if this is the case for you, then it’s time to reevaluate your fitness resolution. It is possible to stick with your New Year’s resolution into the next year, but you need to set practical goals and be truly committed to them if you want them to work out. My advice is to start small and build your way up. It’s good to challenge yourself, but don’t bite off more than you can chew.

The truth of the matter is that, according to research from the University of Scranton, only 8% of people accomplish their New Year’s resolutions. Most people will start putting their fitness goals into action after the holidays only to completely abandon them by Easter. Here are a few tips to make your fitness a priority all year long:

Have a plan

The first step to any goal, not just a fitness goal, is to have a plan of action. You’ll never motivate yourself to work out if you don’t make an active commitment to fit it into your lifestyle. So, before aimlessly heading to the gym, ask yourself these questions: 1)When will you exercise? 2)What kind of exercise will you do? And 3) How much time will you spend exercising?

Write it down

I find that it always helps to write things down. This goes with working out too. Of course, the physical movements of working out are most important, but if you write yourself a reminder to workout and stick it somewhere you will see every morning, then you’ll be more likely to follow through. Whether this means writing a workout plan into a daily to-do list or just scrawling it on a post-it note, remind yourself that it’s important you meet the recommended 30 minutes of daily moderate to intense physical activity, whatever it is you do to get there.

Recruit a buddy

For most people, working out is not exactly the most fun activity. Sure, some people love it, but for most it’s a necessary evil. Why not make working out a little easier by setting a joint fitness goal with a friend who can also serve as your accountability partner? Find an exercise that you both enjoy and motivate each other!

Start small

This is key. Never take on more than you can manage to avoid injury. If you try to take on too much, you’ll also be much more likely to give up on your fitness goals. Start with an exercise regimen that you know you can handle, and don’t compare yourself to others. You may see some people at the gym who are exercising at a much higher intensity, and that’s okay. They are probably more experienced than you and you can gradually work your way up to more vigorous activity.

Be practical

This goes along with starting out small, but you also need to have realistic expectations when planning your goals. For instance, a goal to run a marathon within a few months may not be practical if you’ve never trained for one before, but a goal to lose ten pounds by Easter (if you’re actively dieting and working out) probably is. Know what you’re capable of and go from there. Don’t get discouraged.

Work fitness into your schedule

Lastly, we all lead busy lives and it’s easy for fitness to take a back seat to our other responsibilities. We tend to prioritize what’s most pressing in the moment, such as work and household duties, and let fitness fall to the wayside. Surely though, if you plan for it and make fitness part of your daily routine, you have 30 minutes to spare. Instead of sleeping in an extra half hour or watching a mindless reality show after work, that time could be spent engaging in physical activity. It’s important to balance working out with relaxation, but you will have a much greater chance of long-term success if you work fitness into your daily schedule. Put it on your calendar, download a fitness tracker app, or sign up for a class- whatever you need to do to stay motivated!

If you truly want to make fitness a priority and you follow these tips, then you should be primed for success. Don’t let another year end in failure. Most importantly, don’t give up!

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Overhead Squat

The overhead squat is fairly simple to learn. Start by standing in front of a barbel that’s the right weight for you with your feet more than shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees, and with your palms facing up, lift the barbell until you can rest it on your chest. Then lift it over and slightly behind your head, ensuring that your back is straight. This is the starting position. After holding the barbell in place for a few seconds, slowly lower it by bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground while inhaling. Again, make sure your back is straight to avoid injury. Now, lift the barbell back up to the strarting position while exhaling. And that’s it! Repeat for your recommended amount of repititions.

Front trx

Front squats are a simple workout that are great for exercising your quads and calves.